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Summa

/sˈumə/
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(noun) A comprehensive summary of, or treatise on a subject, especially theology or philosophy.

He graduated from the university with summa cum laude honors.
Summa is a Latin word meaning a total or a summary of a thing.
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He graduated with ____ cum laude, which is the highest academic honor that a student can possibly achieve.

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